Go Coach Yourself!

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this summer short, Ryan shares his journey from avoiding advanced Sudoku puzzles to embracing them, revealing powerful lessons about growth mindset and the transformative power of adding "yet" to our limitations. What starts as a story about number grids becomes a coaching metaphor about moving from unconscious incompet...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this Summer Shorts episode of Go Coach Yourself! Vic share a personal story about being heckled during a work event and being unable to respond appropriately in the moment. What this story highlights : How reacting without thinking can impact how we see ourselves and how others experience us. Pulling on Viktor Frankl's work...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this Summer Short, Ryan shares a transformative practice that changed how he relates to time and lateness. What started as a simple experiment became a lasting mindset shift that turned everyday frustrations into opportunities. Key Takeaways: Reframe delays and cancellations as "time given back" rather than time stolen...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this Summer Short, Vic shares a powerful story about how journaling helped her navigate a toxic work situation when her intuition was telling her something was wrong, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was. What You'll Learn: How to use journaling as a conversation with yourself to unlock insights The diff...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this heartwarming summer short, Vic shares how a surprise pottery class organized by her Nike team in Amsterdam became a life-changing experience that shifted her entire perspective on failure, growth, and untapped potential. Key Highlights The Surprise : Vic's dream team at Nike organized a pottery "leaving do" as...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! What if doing something just to prove you can is reason enough? In this Summer Short, Ryan shares the story of how — with no grand plan, no spiritual quest, and no real justification — he decided to walk the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile pilgrimage across Spain. What started as a personal challenge turned into something bigger: a l...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! How a 65-foot evergreen helped us break the rules—and make the right choice. In this Summer Short, Ryan shares a personal story about buying a house that broke every rule on their must-have list—except one. It was the only home that made them feel something. At the center of this decision? A towering evergreen tree, a surprising emo...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! Vic and Ryan explore how a little bit of woo woo goes a long way. In this Summer Shorts episode Vic talks about how she uses her tarot deck to answer questions and provide guidance on current questions.  This episode highlights how tools like tarot can offer new perspectives and validation. Emphasizing the importance of intentional...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! What if the life you want is just one small step away? In this short summer episode, Vic tells the story of a single pistol squat that changed her perspective—not just on movement, but on what’s possible when we stop saying “I can’t.” Over two years of slow, steady work led to a breakthrough moment at the gym. But this story isn’t a...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! What happens when your body panics, your brain spirals, and your self-talk turns unkind? In this Summer Short, Vic shares a vulnerable (and yes, a little traumatic) story about a failed MRI attempt that led to an unexpected but powerful reflection on the stories we tell ourselves when things don’t go as planned. What begins as a med...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! This episode is part of Vic and Ryan's Go Coach Yourself! Summer Shorts Series: shorter episodes with off the cuff conversations, where they share a personal story, unpack it and then share their learnings. In this Summer Short episode Ryan shares how going through Ignite The Spark created an opportunity for him to think bigger...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! This episode is part of Vic and Ryan's Go Coach Yourself! Summer Shorts Series: shorter episodes with off the cuff conversations, where they share a personal story, unpack it and then share their learnings. In this Summer Short episode Ryan shares how his progression from bird watching to bird noticing sparked a ripple effect i...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, hosts Vic and Ryan discuss the concept of the emotional bank account, coined by Stephen Covey in 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People' and further explored by John and Julie Gottman.  The metaphor illustrates how trust in relationships is built through positive interactions (d...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! Leaving a toxic job is hard. But leaving a great job? That’s a whole different kind of hard. In this episode of Go Coach Yourself! , Vic and Ryan unpack the uncomfortable truth that sometimes, even good jobs aren’t right jobs. They share their own experiences of walking away from solid roles at Nike—not because of burnout, but becau...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! How much agency do you have - and how are you using it? In this episode of 'Go Coach Yourself,' certified coaches Ryan and Vic explore the concept of reclaiming your agency to create the life you desire.  They delve into the definitions of autonomy and agency, discuss the psychological theories that emphasize the importanc...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! This Episode Is About Quitting. Stay With Us. We've all heard it: "Keep calm and carry on." But what if pushing through isn’t always the brave choice? In this episode of Go Coach Yourself! , Ryan and Vic explore the cultural obsession with grit—and why staying isn’t always strength. They unpack the psychology of sunk...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this episode of 'Go Coach Yourself,' hosts Vic and Ryan discuss the power of believing that No is a complete sentence.  Through personal stories and anecdotes, they delve into the reasons why we find it hard to say no without guilt or justification. The episode includes a discussion on the societal inclination to people...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this episode of Go Coach Yourself! , we do something a little different—and a lot more personal. We each brought surprise questions the other hadn’t seen. No prep. No polish. Just curiosity. What unfolded? A conversation that deepened our connection, revealed things we hadn’t shared before, and reminded us how powerful it is to a...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! Is it possible that life doesn’t come with instructions... but with a studio? In this episode of Go Coach Yourself! , Ryan and Vic explore how creative practices like watercolor, printmaking, mosaics, and ceramics hold powerful metaphors for self-discovery, meaningful connection, and living intentionally. Whether you consider yourse...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! This week, we're joined by the brilliant Dorothy Chang — executive coach, DEI designer, and advisor to organizations like Amazon, Stanford, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Together, we dive deep into what it means to live and lead intentionally, the hidden structures shaping our workplaces, and why making conscious choices...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this special episode of Go Coach Yourself! join Vic and Ryan as they discuss a fresh approach to manager development with The Manager Lab.   This episode is a different format to their typical episodes with Ryan interviewing Vic and her sharing insights from leading manager development at Nike, Google, and Amazon. They dive into...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this episode of Go Coach Yourself! , certified coaches Vic and Ryan are joined by special guest Francesca Ranieri from Frank Strategy . Francesca delves into her work  helping organizations discover their X-factor and creating authentic workplaces. She also co-hosts the podcast Your Work Friends and shares her expertise on how to...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this dynamic episode of Go Coach Yourself! , certified coaches Vic and Ryan walk through a powerful mini workshop that helps you start uncovering your unique Success Patterns —the traits, behaviors, and actions that show up in your best moments. Through a series of guided reflections—from meaningful objects to energizing life sto...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this episode of Go Coach Yourself! , hosts Vic and Ryan dive deep into the concept of trust, exploring its significance in various relationships including personal, professional, and societal. They discuss what it means to trust someone, share their personal perspectives, and review research-based definitions of trust. The episod...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this episode of Go Coach Yourself , hosts Vic and Ryan discuss the anxiety of feeling stuck without a life plan and introduce three natural cycles as metaphors for understanding and navigating change: the cycles of gardening seasons, the transformative process of caterpillar metamorphosis, and the ebb and flow of ocean tides. The...